Electrical connector assembly with staged release
US10340632B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector including a first electrical terminal and a second connector including a second electrical terminal. The first connector and the second connector are movable from a mated position toward an unmated position. The second connector includes a first block, a second block, and a third block. The electrical connector assembly also includes a connector position assurance that is movable between an assurance position and a pre-lock position. The connector position assurance includes a stop tab. The first block is positioned to engage the stop tab when the connector position assurance is located in the pre-lock position. The second block is positioned to engage the stop tab when the first connector is located a first distance from the second connector. The third block is positioned to engage the stop tab when the first connector is located a second distance from the second connector.
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